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Government Offices Closed Today In Observance Of Juneteenth Holiday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan on Thursday declared June 19 a holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the announcement by President Joe Biden establishing the date as a…

VI Free Press June 18, 2021

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DPNR ADVISORY: 2 Beaches Fail Water Quality Testing; Which Ones To Avoid

FREDERIKSTED — Two beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands failed to meet established water quality standards and should be avoided this weekend, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said;…

VI Free Press June 18, 2021

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Tons of Brown, Stinky Seaweed Washing Up On USVI Shores … Get Ready For More

SAN JUAN — Slimy, stinky brown seaweed that ruins beachgoers' vacations from the Caribbean to Florida may be the new normal unless Brazil halts Amazon deforestation, experts say. The culprit,…

VI Free Press June 17, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks To Increase Awareness Of Elder Abuse On WEAAD Day

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an Elder Justice Initiative which seeks to combat elder abuse and financial fraud targeted at seniors. Elder abuse is an…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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Health Department Confirms 29th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In The USVI

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Saturday evening that an 105-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 29th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of…

VI Free Press June 14, 2021

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FEMA Gives DPW $1.9 Million to Curb Flooding at Fish Fry Drive on St. John

CRUZ BAY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, awarded the Department of Public Works up to $1,906,374 to construct a retaining wall and install a…

VI Free Press June 14, 2021

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Promotes Virgin Islands National Guard Adjutant General To Major General

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan promoted Virgin Islands National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker to the rank of Major General during a brief ceremony that took place at the University…

VI Free Press June 13, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Group To Participate In 4th USVI Community Business Forum

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of the Governor and Royal Caribbean Group will host the fourth session of the USVI Community Business Forum series that will take a closer look at…

VI Free Press June 13, 2021

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FEMA Gives DPW $26.3 Million To Address Flooding and Repair Roads

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through its Public Assistance Program, awarded the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works $26,394,709 for…

VI Free Press June 9, 2021

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Police Investigating Bomb Threat To Westin St. John Resort Villas Today

CRUZ BAY — Police responded to a bomb threat call about the Westin St. John Resort Villas about 10 a.m. today. "The investigation revealed the resort received a phone call…

VI Free Press June 8, 2021